Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Lois Ann Case
Apr 21, 2026
Lois Ann (Willett) Case, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Shawnee, Kansas on April 21, 2026. Lois was born in Lowell, Massachusetts to George and May (Hood) Willett on February 29, 1932. She married Russell Case, an officer in the United States Army.
Throughout her life, Lois found joy in traveling to many countries and throughout the...
Lamar Jerome Peterson
Apr 17, 2026
Lamar Jerome Peterson, born on December 26, 1979, in Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Overland Park, KS, at the age of 46. He fought bravely against kidney disease, a battle that ended with his passing, but not without leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Lamar was a dedicated and present father who never missed...
Cristina Ann Molina
Apr 14, 2026
Cristina Ann “Cris” Molina, 61, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was the beloved daughter of Eliseo and Athena Molina, and she carried her parents’ legacy with great pride — embracing both her Hispanic and Greek heritages as a cherished part of who she was.
Her father was a United States Marine who...
Marvin Puett
Apr 13, 2026
Marvin William Puett, age 100, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1926, in Topeka, KS to Paul William and Bertha Elizabeth Puett.
On November 25, 1943, Marvin married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Lamott. The night of their wedding, they went to the movies with two apples – all they could afford...
Michael Grohs
Apr 13, 2026
Michael “Mike” Charlton Grohs, 60, passed away in Kansas on April 13th, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mike brought a spirit of service and a love for life to everyone he met. Mike was a graduate of Wichita Southeast High School (Class of 1983) and went on to attend the University of Kansas. His professional life was...
Bettina "Tina" Louise (Owens) Evans
Apr 12, 2026
Bettina Louise "Tina" (Owens) Evans, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, clasmate, and friend passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 83. Born on November 16, 1942, in Muskogee, OK, Tina was a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her.
Tina dedicated her professional life to serving others, working...
Steven Charles Hasty
Apr 12, 2026
Steven Charles Hasty, 79, of Lenexa, passed away peacefully on April 12, with family by his side. Steve lived life to the fullest, was devoted to his wife and role as Papa to his family, and was quick to remind everyone to live by the principles of Micah 6:8 - act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
He was...
Eden Jean Angell
Apr 8, 2026
Eden Jean Angell, born September 25, 2023, the little warrior who earned her Angell wings in the early morning of April 8, 2026, after a one-year battle with aplastic anemia. She packed a lifetime of joy, fight, and love into just two and a half years of life, the fullest life.
Eden faced a medical battle that would have put most...
Raymond Allan Schiltz
Apr 8, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Allan Schiltz, a cherished father and grandfather passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at the age of 88. He was born on March 11, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois, to Albert and Hilda Schiltz, who preceded him in death, along with his sisters, Patricia Stearns and Genevieve Jensen. Ray is survived by his loving daughters, Laura Frans, her...
Mary Luella Powers
Apr 7, 2026
Mary Luella Powers, lovingly known as Luella, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Riverview, Florida, at the age of 86. Born on May 5, 1939, in Merriam, Kansas, Luella lived a life filled with love, laughter, and warmth.
Luella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Frank and Mildred...
Donald LeRoy Ulery
Apr 6, 2026
With profound sadness and deep appreciation for a life defined by love, strength, and service, we announce the passing of Donald L. Ulery, a devoted husband, proud father, beloved father-in-law, cherished “Papa,” and a proud Vietnam veteran.
Donald was born on October 8, 1943, to Ernest and Bavata “Betty” (née Spitzenberger) Ulery. He served his country honorably as an Army Sergeant...
Donald Lee Leonard
Apr 3, 2026
In-home at Pleasanton, Kansas, on May 24, 1949, the world welcomed a bundle of wonder named Donald Lee Leonard, known to all as simply “Lee.” Having reached the remarkable age of 76, Lee decided it was time to hang up his many hats, leaving this earthly plane for the great beyond on April 3, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Alzheimer’s...
Mary Nell Welter
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Nell Welter, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Shawnee, KS, at the age of 94. Born at home in Kansas City, KS, on October 24, 1931, she was the cherished daughter of Ralph Harold Welter and Helen Nell (Strick) Welter.
Mary received her early education at St. Benedict's grade school in Kansas...
Sherilyn Seitz
Apr 2, 2026
Dorothy Sherilyn Seitz passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 2, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 27, 1940, she lived a life dedicated to family, teaching, and a passion for discovery.
Sherilyn graduated from Wichita East High and pursued higher education at the University of Arizona, where she earned...
Joshua George Barraclough
Apr 2, 2026
**Joshua "Wingnut" George Barraclough: A Life Full of Adventure and Wrenches**
Merriam, Kansas lost one of its most colorful characters on April 2, 2026, when Joshua "Wingnut" George Barraclough decided to take his final road trip. Born on November 22, 1982, this 43-year-old was a true Kansas original who preferred grease on his hands rather than a shirt and tie.
From tinkering...
Donald Roberts
Mar 30, 2026
Donald W. Roberts Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas. He was 87 years old.
Born on May 5, 1938, in Davison, South Dakota, Donald lived a long life filled with love and devotion to his family. He will be remembered fondly by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He...
Shawn Thongthavy
Mar 28, 2026
Shawn Thongthavy, age 62, passed away on March 28th, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 12:00pm at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas.
Donna Louise Patterson
Mar 27, 2026
Donna Louise Patterson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 85. Born on April 23, 1940, in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, Donna brought light and joy to everyone who knew her.
Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Patterson, her high school sweetheart and the...
Judy McCreary
Mar 26, 2026
Judy McCreary, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 26, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on February 6, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, and was 80 years old at the time of her passing.
Judy devoted her professional life to nurturing and educating young minds as a teacher. Her passion for...
Premila Patel
Mar 26, 2026
In loving memory, we celebrate the bold and beautiful life of Premilaben Kantibhai Patel, a beloved wife, adored mother, cherished grandmother, and beacon of hope to all who knew her.
Born on June 1, 1954, Premilaben lived a life rooted in love, faith, and selfless service. She embraced her role as a nurturing pillar of her family, offering enduring support, wisdom,...
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